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Design
and development

C-40A

The C-40A Clipper provides critical logistics
support to the United States Navy. Its flight deck features a
flight management computer system with an integrated GPS. The C-40A is compatible
with future GATM/FANS operating environment (RNP-1). It is RVSM capable. It
has the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II on board.
It also has an enhanced ground proximity warning system, predictive
wind shear, head-up display and TACAN/UHF/IFF functions.

A C-40A taxiing on an airstrip.

The U.S. Navy Reserve, which
operates and maintains the aircraft, was the first customer for the
newest member of the Boeing737-700C Next-Generation
family.[1][2] The
Clipper was ordered by the U.S. Navy to replace its fleet of
aging C-9B Skytrain IIs. The C-40A is
the first new logistics aircraft in 17 years to join the U.S. Navy
Reserve. Currently, the Navy Reserve provides 100 percent of the
Navy's worldwide in-theater medium and heavy airlift.

The Clipper meets or exceeds international noise and
environmental requirements that plague the current fleet of Naval
Reserve C-9s. It is also more fuel-efficient and offers increased
range and payload capabilities. The 737-700C aircraft is certified to operate in
an all-passenger (121 passengers), all-cargo or combination
("combi") configuration that will accommodate up to three cargo
pallets and 70 passengers on the main deck.

The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished
visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and
business class seating with worktables.

The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior
military and government leaders. Communications are paramount
aboard the C-40B which provides broadband data/video transmit and receive
capability as well as clear and secure voice and data
communication. It gives combatant commanders the ability to conduct
business anywhere around the world using on-board Internet and
local area network connections, improved telephones, satellites,
television monitors, and facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B
also has a computer-based passenger data system.

C-40C

The C-40C is intended to replace the three aging C-22s by the Air National
Guard and National Guard Bureau to airlift
personnel. By using commercial off-the-shelf acquisition practices
and a new lease program for the
C-40C model, the Air Force reached a benchmark for aircraft
procurement. The C-40C was the first military aircraft to be
acquired in this manner. The 201st Airlift Squadron, Washington,
D.C.Air National Guard, acquired two
C-40C aircraft in October 2002. The Air Force Reserve 932d Airlift
Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois has acquired three C-40C aircraft in
2007.

Variants

C-40A

C-40A Clipper

United States Navy version of the Boeing 737-700 for
high-priority cargo and passenger transport, nine built.

C-40B

United States Air Force version of the Boeing 737-700 based
Boeing Business Jet modified as a special mission aircraft for
commanders and government officials, four built.

C-40C

United States Air Force version of the Boeing 737-700 based
Boeing Business Jet, operational support and transport aircraft,
six built.